The Māori people hold the Southern Alps in great reverence. Rising towards the realms of Ranginui the Sky Father, the mountains are places of great spiritual presence.
A Māori proverb states: ‘Mehemea ka tuohu ahau me maunga teitei’ (If I should bow my head let it be to a high mountain). (Source: Te Ara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand)
This peak is visible from Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Sony A7RIVA, Sony FE 100-400 3.5-5.6, 400mm, handheld, f6.3, 1/400s
The Māori people hold the Southern Alps in great reverence. Rising towards the realms of Ranginui the Sky Father, the mountains are places of great spiritual presence.
A Māori proverb states: ‘Mehemea ka tuohu ahau me maunga teitei’ (If I should bow my head let it be to a high mountain). (Source: Te Ara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand)
This peak is visible from Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Sony A7RIVA, Sony FE 100-400 3.5-5.6, 400mm, handheld, f6.3, 1/400s
